Association Between Maternal Mental Health and Early Childhood Development, Nutrition, and Common Childhood Illnesses in Khwisero Subcounty, Kenya.

Abstract

Despite the significant public health burden of maternal mental health disorders in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), limited data are available on their effects on early childhood development (ECD), nutritional status, and child health in the region. This study investigated the association between maternal mental health and ECD, nutritional status, and common childhood illnesses, while controlling for biological, social, financial, and health-related factors and/or confounders.